Bobby Ray Airhart

ABILENE - Bobby Ray Airhart, 91, died Aug. 15, 2023, joining his wife, Dolly, in the arms of Jesus. He was surrendered in love by his children and grandchildren and comforted by the entire care team at Hendrick Hospice Care Center in Abilene. The youngest of three sons, Bobby was born Dec.

Flossie Laverne Bates

HASKELL - Flossie Laverne Bates, 90, died on Aug. 22, 2023, peacefully in her home surrounded by family. She was born Jan. 13, 1933, to Zora and Guinn Medford in Haskell County, she had one brother, Bobby, and was married to Charles Bates for 64 years before his death in 2016.

Raymond Gilbert Hale

LAKE BROWNWOOD - Raymond Gilbert 'Bill' Hale, 93 of Lake Brownwood, died Aug. 26, 2023, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. Family will host a visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 1 at Heartland Funeral Home in Early. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Sept.

David Ray Blake

MIDLAND - David Ray Blake died over the weekend at his home in Midland. He was born in Big Spring on June 16, 1962, to parents Betty and Charles Ray Blake. He was the baby of the family. His father, Charles Ray Blake, and stepfather, Charlie Smith, both preceded him in death.

Gloria Sanders, “Nanny”

COAHOMA - Gloria Sanders, “Nanny” 81, of Coahoma, died on Aug. 26, 2023, at her home. Funeral services were Aug. 30, at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel. Interment followed at Coahoma Cemetery. She was born Jan. 3, 1942, in Colorado City, to Guy and Laura Thomas.

Melvin Thomas Hursh

Melvin Thomas Hursh, who would only answer to Tommy, 96, was greeted with rejoicing and open arms by his Savior and God on Aug. 21, 2023. Tommy was born on Mar. 18, 1927, in New Lexington, Ohio to Jennie and Clark Hursh.

Kirby Lynn Brown

SAND SPRINGS - Kirby Lynn Brown, of Sand Springs, died Aug. 16, 2023. He gently and peacefully walked on in the presence of his children and caregiver.

Vivian Chandler

STANTON - Vivian (Leonard Saunders) Chandler died Aug. 17, 2023. Vivian was ever faithful to Jesus, was very loving and kind to her family and friends and was a renowned cook.

Steven Keith Vestal

MONAHANS - A service to celebrate the life of Steven Keith Vestal, 70 years of life, is scheduled at 2 p.m. on Aug. 19, at First United Methodist Church in Monahans. He died on Aug. 9, 2023, in Lubbock. Please visit www.harkeyfunerals. com for further information.

Patsy Ruth Brookshire

MIDLAND - Patsy Ruth Brookshire, 81, died Aug. 4, 2023. She was born Mar. 12, 1942, to Hazel Hart Kee and Silas Kee in Caddo, Oklahoma. She moved to Midland in 1978, where she was a hairstylist for many years. She married Don Brookshire on Nov.